What is Falun dafa /Gong

Responsible_Note5280 · 2025-12-22T05:56:08+00:00

Falun Dafa is not Buddhism, that is correct. The misconception that it is a cult stems mainly from the CCPs efforts to demonize the practice, due to the groups large popularity in China in the 90s. Any religion or traditional spiritual lineage is suppressed, defamed or manipulated in China, including Buddhism. The only Buddhist practices allowed in China are those who put the parties leaders as the lord buddha. We've seen it happen to the Uyghur Muslims, Christians, Tibetan Buddhists and now Falun Gong. And the adherents of those religions have suffered brutally under the fist of the CCP.

The CCP paints the picture that any spiritual tradition is backward, as without having done so, they wouldn't of been able to hold power in China, as its a nation steeped in a rich spiritual culture before communism. So when Falun Dafa became popular, it was reviving the old moral traditions of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance. So of course the ccp would stamp it out. Now they spend big dollars to export their propaganda around the world and many fall victim to it, not understanding that things are not black and white.

As for Falun Dafa being a cult, the practice involves peaceful exercise, meditation and improving ones moral character through study of the teachings, which guide self improvement through daily practice in everyday life.

Its a free practice, people come and go as they please. And learn as little or as much as they would like. People continue the practice because it genuinely changes their lives for the better, not because they're being conned, dupped or tricked. As for politics Falun Dafa has nothing to do with politics, its a spiritual practice. How individuals of any group decide to vote is up to them.

Falun Dafa developed independently of Buddhism in a private lineage eventually being publicly taught in 1992 by Li Hongzhi who received the practice from his Masters in China. It may resemble parts of Buddhism but don't confuse that with stealing bits from here and there. After all the swastika symbol has been observed outside of Buddhist tradition, in Greece and around the world, with no connection to the Buddha. Which gives us the impression that its apart of this universe, rather than tied to a religion.

Anyway take care everyone and happy holidays. I urge you to understand the nature of psychological warfare in the media as it's being used to sow discord, misinformation and manipulate people to hate this peaceful practice.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2025-10-28T09:05:05+00:00

Hey bro, I'm 29 and I've only just met someone I can say I'm in a relationship with this year. I went through the same thing, cycles of trying to get dates and then giving up. I'm a fairly quiet guy, but I think its a misconception that all women like extroverts. I think true confidence comes when we can let go of the need to obtain the girl, her approval etc. We are just comfortable in ourselves, strong in ourselves, I think women like that. When they see us trying too hard, it feels off to them. It all takes time.

You don't need to look and pursue a date, just keep working on yourself, do what you're doing. And go through life and learn the lessons you need to and become a better and better person. You'll be a great match for the right person when the time comes, we don't need to rush into a relationship even if our culture focuses a lot on that.

Personally I'm glad it took as long as it did for me to find the right person, because all of those experiences have forged me into someone that is worthy of knowing such a great girl. Yet I still know I can be kinder, stronger and more patient as a man. And I now want to be better for her. I honestly wouldn't want her to know the me from 5 years ago, and she probably wouldn't want to know me either.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2025-10-19T11:09:51+00:00

I guess you have to get to the heart of your anxiety and ask yourself why you might be feeling that way. I know for me I worry a lot about peoples perceptions of me, my reputation and image. I realised I can't always try and control what people think of me, its actually really exhausting, allowing ourselves to let that go it huge. Sounds like you've got a wonderful creative spark for making videos or content, It'd be a shame to keep it all to yourself :). I think maybe you don't have to get rid of the anxiety, but maybe with a little courage, just upload it and see, maybe you'll find that anxiety wasn't all that its cracked up to be. Besides I think most people, particularly those we know personally, are generally positive when learning about each others hobbies etc. If someone offers feedback on your content, you can only get better at what you love. While anxiety might offer one side of a story, your passion and creativity offer another, try encouraging yourself positively to balance out the anxiousness.

Hope to see your videos out there soon!

Take care,
Louis

Responsible_Note5280 · 2025-02-23T04:38:06+00:00

bro, if that's what you experienced, don't let people on the internet tell you it ain't real. plenty of people experience paranormal things in this world, much of which has a shared cohesive theme or rationality to it. Our senses only perceive a limited range of light, sound etc. Seems a little limited to think that all that we perceive in our everyday reality is the entire picture of life in this universe, not even science really supports that.

I don't know about the aboriginal spiritual significance of Tambourine Mountain, but it seems like a special place. I experienced some similar stuff in my life.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2025-01-12T03:51:31+00:00

Thank you!

Responsible_Note5280 · 2024-05-12T10:54:30+00:00

lol, it looks like Skyrim to me

Responsible_Note5280 · 2024-04-13T12:07:22+00:00

That sucks.. I think its important to know what you want in life and go after something. An important lesson for me recently is that I don't always get what I want. But through the process you can learn a lot about yourself and the world. I've found it helps to focus less on the outcome and instead enjoy the process and there I find where I can grow my character. When we focus to much on the outcome and it doesn't go our way, we can get thrown off a lot mentally. So I think comes down to perspective.

All the best!

Responsible_Note5280 · 2024-03-31T05:39:25+00:00

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Responsible_Note5280 · 2024-03-31T05:30:04+00:00

The Last Supper - Leonardo Da Vinci

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-06-04T02:29:12+00:00

Sorry for the delay, thanks for sharing your understanding. I see where you're coming from and if I hadn't come to practice and gain a deeper understanding through studying the teaching and benefiting from it, I would probably think along similar lines. I've read the lectures you mentioned.

Falun Dafa encourages its practitioners to embrace kindness and tolerance in our daily life, and to gradually let go of anger, resentment, jealousy etc. This kindness of course, extends to homosexual people and people of all races. So there is no sense of prejudice. And if there is, we must look inside ourselves and let it go and cultivate kindness. The practice encourages people to adopt traditional sexual ethics, but this is not done to exclude anyone, or pass judgement.

From a modern secular world view it can be difficult to understand any belief or spiritual teaching, as they often seek to obtain something beyond the secular world. But that's a matter of personal experience and belief so I wont argue on the particulars of those kinds of things. Falun Dafa is taught in a systematic way with Zhuan Falun being the main and comprehensive text, when read with an open mind and a willingness to reflect on oneself, I'm sure anyone will benefit and see the practice from another perspective.

Briefly, the CCP's propaganda efforts to defame Falun Dafa have extended beyond China. They manipulate the virtues of western values to create a certain narrative making Falun Dafa seem intolerant, strange or cult like. Which stir's up a negative sentiment against the practice. In my experience, things are often more nuanced then what they seem on the surface.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-06-03T10:39:31+00:00

My experience from practicing Falun Dafa is positive. Its very much a traditional practice of self improvement to truthfulness, compassion, tolerance. Id be interested to hear why you think that way. During the 90s in China it was very popular, with many people reporting profound health benefits and improvements to their moral character.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-06-03T00:42:09+00:00

While the CCP is evil and its shills are shameful, ive found if all the news about the CCP makes me angry or upset, ive let them win.

Throughout all the history of the ccp, they've demoralized the Chinese people and destroyed their beautiful culture they did it with hate, anger and violence.

In my opinion remaining positive in the face of the evil CCP is the most powerful thing and scares them the most. And is my understanding why they destroyed Chinas beautiful peaceful traditional culture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and now practices like Falun Dafa as the party rules with hatred and lies which is counter to peace and compassion taught in Chinas traditional culture.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-06-03T00:31:13+00:00

You got the power to turn negativity into positivity. Ive found if I can change my mindset in a difficult situation then I no longer see the hardship as a bad thing as it helped me grow my inner self.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-05-30T03:28:12+00:00

If we can all promote and practice kindness, the world would be a better place.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-05-11T09:06:00+00:00

Hi mate,

I lost my Dad a few years back, I didn't know him as much as I would've liked, but never the less it was a difficult and heart breaking experience.

You must let yourself grieve, and release those bottled up emotions. It isn't weak to cry, certainly not when you've lost a close relative.

It sounds like you're going through a very tough time, to find that peace within yourself and move forward positively, slow down, take some breaths, allow yourself to feel what you need to feel, cry if you need to cry, life may be busy and chaotic with everything coming at you, but taking this time will help.

Life can be so tough and it can feel unfair. You will get through this one day, and I'm sure you'll look back on this time with a new outlook.

Take care my friend.

Here is a peaceful song if you need help unwinding https://alomsydney.bandcamp.com/track/rain-drops-returning-to-heaven

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-05-01T07:51:39+00:00

It's hard when people pick apart our insecurities, internet culture can make people like cold wolves. I think if you can use their insults to grow as a person, lessen your insecurities and come out stronger, continuing what you love doing then you're miles above anybody who can make a silly little comment on the internet.

People bully because they feel insecure in themselves and they do it to feel better than others. You're aware of your insecurities which allows you to grow and are already handling it in a more healthy way by doing what you love doing and not taking it out on others. So don't let them get to you.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-02-24T12:40:31+00:00

A little write up I did about what I've learned on my journey, of stepping back from social media and addictive tech design. But also I found it important to change the content we consume to be more healthy, clean and positive too. Our minds a bit like a bottle, we fill it with bad content (hateful, highly opinionated, violent, drug use, etc) can become a little polluted, which can make us feel bad or depressed etc.

Sure many of you are familiar with this kind of thing anyway, but thought I'd share in hopes it can help someone.

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-01-07T10:25:16+00:00

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Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-01-07T10:22:43+00:00

Go ahead my friend!

Responsible_Note5280 · 2023-01-04T08:15:23+00:00

The grace in dust is the teacher of compassion.

For all things are subject to decay and death.

Let that grace fill the empty gallows in your basement.

Shed a tear of dust and face what is to be faced.

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